NKG2-C Type II Integral Membrane Protein

**Semantic type:** Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein|Receptor

**Definition:** NKG2-C type II integral membrane protein (231 aa, ~26 kDa) is encoded by the human KLRC2 gene. This protein plays a role in the recognition of MHC class I antigens by natural killer cells.

**Synonyms:** - CD159 Antigen-Like Family Member C - CD159c - CD159c Antigen - KLRC2 - NK Cell Receptor C - NKG2-C-Activating NK Receptor